Kadeem Batts added 23 points of his own for Providence (7-2). Josh Fortune
contributed 17 points and Bryce Cotton had 11 points and seven assists after
missing the entire second half of Providence's last game.

Despite shooting 35.7 percent in the first half, Providence held a slim 27-26
lead at the break by outscoring Rhode Island 6-2 from the free throw line.

In the second half Providence heated up to 44.8 percent shooting and hit
18-of-19 free throws to pull away for the win.

Rhode Island shot 38.5 percent in the game and hit just 3-of-18 from beyond
the arc. Providence was no better from 3-point range connecting on 2-of-15
attempts. The Friars had a 41-28 edge in rebounds and scored 17 second chance
points.